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https://youtu.be/TNvjcZWh2Hc Parashat Behar 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּהַר 21 May 2022 / 20 Iyyar 5782 (Diaspora) Parashat Behar is the 32nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 25:1-26:2 https://tikkun.io/#/r/3-25-1 Behar (“On The Mountain”) details the laws of the sabbatical year (Shemita), when working the land is prohibited and debts are forgiven. It also sets out laws of indentured servitude and of the Jubilee year (Yovel), when property reverts to its original ownership. Triennial year 3 1: 25:29-34 · 6 p’sukim · 2: 25:35-38 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 25:39-43 · 5 p’sukim · 4: 25:44-46 · 3 p’sukim · 5: 25:47-50 · 4 p’sukim · 6: 25:51-54 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 25:55-26:2 · 3 p’sukim · maf: 25:55-26:2 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Jeremiah 32:6-27 · 22 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Probably one of the most important concepts in Judaism is respect. After the presentation of the Ten Commandments, we are told how to treat a slave. Slaves are the most vulnerable people in society and in Judaism they are treated as people and not overworked or abused. Similarly, we extend this level of respect to a person’s livelihood and land. For whatever reason, some people do not succeed in business like others. Some have situations come up which prevents them from barely providing a sustainable living from their farming or husbandry ventures. These people may be forced to sell their land or go into debt to support themselves. Some even have to sell themselves to others’ servitude to survive. This, however, does not become a permanent situation. As we see every year on Yom Kippur, everyone deserves opportunities to do better. As such, in the fiftieth year when the ram’s horn is sounded at the end of Yom Kippur, the Jubilee (yoval means ram’s horn) returns land to it’s ancestral, rightful, owners. Not only does this make sure that families keep their inheritance from Hashem, but it also prevents a class of extremely wealthy people who buy up this land from becoming too powerful. Should the worst possible scenario happen, that an Israelite has to sell themselves to an alien, their relatives and/or friends need to exhaust any means possible to secure their freedom. This has become the template of Jewish history. We as Jews always have to look out for each other and in dire times, do what we can to save our fellow Jews. It is one of the most important commandments in the Torah.

https://youtu.be/-NCTMmlaix4 Parashat Emor 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת אֱמוֹר 14 May 2022 / 13 Iyyar 5782 (Diaspora) Parashat Emor is the 31st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 21:1-24:23 Emor (“Say”) opens with laws regulating priestly behavior, working in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and consuming sacrifices and priestly food. It describes the biblical holidays of Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, and ends with a story about a blasphemer and his punishment. Triennial year 3 1: 23:23-25 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 23:26-32 · 7 p’sukim · 3: 23:33-44 · 12 p’sukim · 4: 24:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 24:5-9 · 5 p’sukim · 6: 24:10-12 · 3 p’sukim · 7: 24:13-23 · 11 p’sukim · maf: 24:21-23 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15-31 · 17 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary In our Triennial portion, we once again have a recounting of the yearly cycle of our holidays and festivals. Isn’t it interesting that this is presented right after discussed the sanctity of the priesthood and spiritual contamination! These yearly events are presented multiple times throughout Torah, but specifically here in this context. In Torah, nothing is haphazard; the flow is for specific reasons and purposes. Consider that the juxtaposition is that the sacred times are themselves a situation of purity. Also, the holidays and festivals are there to remind us that we are a nation of priests, and these events help us maintain that purity in our action and deed. Consider also that this parashat comes in the midst of a multitude of mitzvot that command us to be honest and charitable with our fellow, even to the point of loving our fellow as ourselves. What better way to facilitate than to share these occasions?

-Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Office Hours -This week's 10-Minute Torah -Adult Torah Study -This week's Shabbat services & replay of last week's services -Hebrew School -Miller Course -Continuing Hebrew Reading Course: Prayers **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Candle lighting: 7:25pm on Friday, May 13 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Emor Havdalah (50 min): 8:35pm on Saturday, May 14 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת אמור May 13 - י״ב אייר Candle lighting 7:25 Shabbat ends 8:27 72 minutes 8:57 Office Hours this week: Monday May 9, 2022 9:30am - 1:15pm Tuesday May 10, 2022 9:30am - 1:15pm Thursday May 12, 2022 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm (Board Meeting @ 7:30pm) Friday May 13, 2022 (Out of the office for the weekend) Monday May 16, 2022 9:30am - 1:15pm Tuesday May 17, 2022 10:00am - 2:00pm (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (May 14, 2022): "Parashat Emor" 5782 https://youtu.be/-NCTMmlaix4 Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, May 9 at 7:30 pm PT Parashat Emor 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת אֱמוֹר 14 May 2022 / 13 Iyyar 5782 (Diaspora) Parashat Emor is the 31st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 21:1-24:23 https://tikkun.io/#/r/3-21-1 Emor (“Say”) opens with laws regulating priestly behavior, working in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and consuming sacrifices and priestly food. It describes the biblical holidays of Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, and ends with a story about a blasphemer and his punishment. Triennial year 3 1: 23:23-25 · 3 p’sukim · 2: 23:26-32 · 7 p’sukim · 3: 23:33-44 · 12 p’sukim · 4: 24:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 5: 24:5-9 · 5 p’sukim · 6: 24:10-12 · 3 p’sukim · 7: 24:13-23 · 11 p’sukim · maf: 24:21-23 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15-31 · 17 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Soncino Chumash: pp. 522 - 528 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 513 - 528) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 686 - 695 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 672 - 695) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 727 - 733 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 717 - 733) Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, May 26 @ 7:30pm Come join us for a lively discussion of various topics on Judaica. Topic to be the book of Ruth for Shavuot. Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, May 13, 2022 @ 8:00 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, May 14, 2022 @ 10:00 am Note that I will be away for the weekend *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5782 is Triennial Year 3 **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Schedule of services attached Replay of this past Shabbat services (May 6 & 7, 2022): 6 May 22 Shabbat Ma'ariv Services Sermon @ 7 May 22 Pesach 8/Shabbat Shacharit services D'var Torah @ 1: Links for this past Shabbat serviceswill be posted soon. Please check back. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario No Hebrew School this next Sunday as I will be out of the office this weekend. May 22 will be our last class until fall. Children's Reading Class Sunday, May 22, 2022 9:20 - 9:50 am PT First Session Sunday, May 22, 2022 10:00 - 10:40 am PT Second Session Sunday, May 22, 2022 10:50 - 11:30 am PT Hebrew school is in session at Temple Sholom of Ontario. We will hold classes virtually on Sundays starting at 10:00am PT. There will be two sessions, 40 minutes each, with a 10 minute break in between. **This is a work-in-progress based on the status of the pandemic and as currently planned. We will alter the format and schedule based on updated information. We have added a special Hebrew reading crash course for those students not adept in reading Hebrew. It will be from 9:20am to 9:50 am before the regular sessions. The first session will focus on Hebrew reading and prayers. We will read from the week's Torah portion using a Chumash and an online site. Besides the main prayers used in our services, we will also learn Torah and Haftarah blessings. The second session will be a general learning session of that weekly sedrah/portion. We will also discuss notable Jewish personalities, from celebrities to prophets and kings. There will also be special topics such as gossip and evolution. Please let us know if you'd like to join us and of course if you have any questions. RSVP for Zoom links. Temple Sholom of Ontario is proud to announce we are once again offering: Next session: Sunday May 8, 2022 @ 11:45am PT Fifteenth Module: Chapter 15 – Grief Miller Intro to Judaism Program If you're thinking of converting to Judaism: Completion of the Intro Program fulfills the learning requirements for conversion of the Rabbinical Assembly of America. Once you finish the course requirements and secure a sponsoring rabbi, you are eligible to become officially part of the Jewish People. If you're already Jewish: Whether you were born Jewish but never quite learned what it’s all about, you’re back after a long hiatus, or you’re just looking for a deeper understanding of your heritage, most of us could use a bit of a refresher. Jews from all walks of life enroll in the program: from people who had a Jewish day school education to those whose strongest connection was the annual box of matza on the kitchen counter. More details to follow. Please let us know if you're interested. Application is attached below or reply with request for more information Continuing Adult Hebrew Reading Course TBA - Probably End of June or July People have been asking for more practice in Hebrew Reading. We are planning a Hebrew reading course that will help you understand the prayers as well For this week's Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing, please advise any changes **If you have any changes to names on the list, please let us know so we can update. Thank you. (Names will no longer be published to respect people's privacy). *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com. You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.

-Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Office Hours -This week's 10-Minute Torah -Rosh Hodesh Iyyar -Semiannual Congregation Meeting -Adult Torah Study -Yom HaZikaron -Yom HaAtzma'ut -This week's Shabbat services & replay of last week's services -Hebrew School -Miller Course -Continuing Hebrew Reading Course: Prayers **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Rosh Chodesh Iyyar occurs on Sunday, May 1 Rosh Chodesh Iyyar occurs on Monday, May 2 Yom HaZikaron occurs on Wednesday, May 4 Yom HaAtzma'ut occurs on Thursday, May 5 Candle lighting: 7:20pm on Friday, May 6 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Kedoshim Havdalah (50 min): 8:29pm on Saturday, May 7 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת קדושים May 6 - ה׳ אייר Candle lighting 7:20 Shabbat ends 8:21 72 minutes 8:52 Office Hours this week: Monday May 2, 2022 5:30 pm - 7:30pm (Semiannual Congregation Meeting) Tuesday May 3, 2022 10:00am - 2:00pm Thursday May 5, 2022 9:15am - 1:15pm Friday May 6, 2022 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Ma'ariv Shabbat Service @ 8:00pm) Monday May 9, 2022 1:15 pm - 7:30pm Tuesday May 10, 2022 10:00am - 2:00pm (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (May 7, 2022): "Parashat Kedoshim" 5782 https://youtu.be/pH8HpieU9E4 Rosh Chodesh Iyyar 2022 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ אִיָיר 5782 Start of month of Iyyar on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Iyyar for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Saturday, 30 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Monday, 2 May 2022. Start of month of Iyyar on the Hebrew calendar. אִיָיר (transliterated Iyyar or Iyar) is the 2nd month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to April or May on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon. Temple Sholom of Ontario Congregation Meeting Monday, May 2, 2022 @ 7:30pm PT Join us for our next bi-annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Monday, May 2nd at 7:30 PM in the sanctuary. Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Tuesday, May 3 at 7:30 pm PT (Date changed due to Congregational Meeting on May 2) Parashat Kedoshim 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת קְדשִׁים 7 May 2022 / 6 Iyyar 5782 (Diaspora) Parashat Kedoshim is the 30th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 19:1-20:27 https://tikkun.io/#/r/3-19-1 Kedoshim (“Holy”) opens by instructing the Israelites to be holy. It details dozens of laws regulating all aspects of life, including observing Shabbat, loving one’s neighbor, and leaving portions of a field for the poor. It ends by detailing punishments for certain types of idolatry and sexual misconduct. [1] Triennial year 3 1: 19:15-18 · 4 p’sukim · 2: 19:19-22 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 19:23-32 · 10 p’sukim · 4: 19:33-37 · 5 p’sukim · 5: 20:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 20:8-22 · 15 p’sukim · 7: 20:23-27 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 20:25-27 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Amos 9:7-15 · 9 p’sukim Soncino Chumash: pp. 500 - 508 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 497 - 508) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 660 - 671 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 656 - 671) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 696 - 704 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 693 - 704) Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Yom HaZikaron 2022 / יוֹם הַזִּכָּרוֹן 5782 Israeli Memorial Day 🇮🇱 Yom HaZikaron for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Tuesday, 3 May 2022 and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, 4 May 2022. Israeli Memorial Day. Note that Hebcal displays modern holidays like Yom HaZikaron according to the Israeli schedule. Although Yom Hazikaron is normally observed on the 4th of Iyyar, it may be moved earlier or postponed if observance of the holiday (or Yom HaAtzma’ut, which always follows it) would conflict with Shabbat. Yom HaAtzma’ut 2022 / יוֹם הָעַצְמָאוּת 5782 Israeli Independence Day 🇮🇱 Yom HaAtzma'ut for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 4 May 2022 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 5 May 2022. Israeli Independence Day. Commemorates the declaration of independence of Israel in 1948. Note that Hebcal displays modern holidays like Yom HaAtzma’ut according to the Israeli schedule. Although Yom HaAtzma’ut is normally observed on the 5th of Iyyar, it may be moved earlier or postponed if observance of the holiday (or Yom HaZikaron, which always precedes it) would conflict with Shabbat. Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, May 5 Come join us for a lively discussion of various topics on Judaica. Topic to be Discussed and announced. Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, May 6, 2022 @ 8:00 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, May 7, 2022 @ 10:00 am (Back to regular time!) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5782 is Triennial Year 3 **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Schedule of services attached Replay of this past Shabbat services (April 29 & 30, 2022): Santi' Bar Mitzvah 29 April 22 Shabbat Ma'ariv Services Sermon @ 30 April 22 Pesach 8/Shabbat Shacharit services D'var Torah @ 1: Check back for links for this past Shabbat services. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Children's Reading Class Sunday, May 1, 2022 9:20 - 9:50 am PT First Session Sunday, May 1, 2022 10:00 - 10:40 am PT Second Session Sunday, May 1, 2022 10:50 - 11:30 am PT Hebrew school is in session at Temple Sholom of Ontario. We will hold classes virtually on Sundays starting at 10:00am PT. There will be two sessions, 40 minutes each, with a 10 minute break in between. **This is a work-in-progress based on the status of the pandemic and as currently planned. We will alter the format and schedule based on updated information. We have added a special Hebrew reading crash course for those students not adept in reading Hebrew. It will be from 9:20am to 9:50 am before the regular sessions. The first session will focus on Hebrew reading and prayers. We will read from the week's Torah portion using a Chumash and an online site. Besides the main prayers used in our services, we will also learn Torah and Haftarah blessings. The second session will be a general learning session of that weekly sedrah/portion. We will also discuss notable Jewish personalities, from celebrities to prophets and kings. There will also be special topics such as gossip and evolution. Please let us know if you'd like to join us and of course if you have any questions. RSVP for Zoom links. Temple Sholom of Ontario is proud to announce we are once again offering: Next session: Sunday, May 1, 2022 @ 11:45am PT Eleventh Module: Chapter 13 – Love Miller Intro to Judaism Program If you're thinking of converting to Judaism: Completion of the Intro Program fulfills the learning requirements for conversion of the Rabbinical Assembly of America. Once you finish the course requirements and secure a sponsoring rabbi, you are eligible to become officially part of the Jewish People. If you're already Jewish: Whether you were born Jewish but never quite learned what it’s all about, you’re back after a long hiatus, or you’re just looking for a deeper understanding of your heritage, most of us could use a bit of a refresher. Jews from all walks of life enroll in the program: from people who had a Jewish day school education to those whose strongest connection was the annual box of matza on the kitchen counter. More details to follow. Please let us know if you're interested. Application is attached below or reply with request for more information Continuing Adult Hebrew Reading Course TBA - Probably End of June or July People have been asking for more practice in Hebrew Reading. We are planning a Hebrew reading course that will help you understand the prayers as well For this week's Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing, please advise any changes **If you have any changes to names on the list, please let us know so we can update. Thank you. (Names will no longer be published to respect people's privacy). *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com. You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.

https://youtu.be/pH8HpieU9E4 Parashat Kedoshim 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת קְדשִׁים 7 May 2022 / 6 Iyyar 5782 (Diaspora) Parashat Kedoshim is the 30th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 19:1-20:27 https://tikkun.io/#/r/3-19-1 Kedoshim (“Holy”) opens by instructing the Israelites to be holy. It details dozens of laws regulating all aspects of life, including observing Shabbat, loving one’s neighbor, and leaving portions of a field for the poor. It ends by detailing punishments for certain types of idolatry and sexual misconduct. [1] Triennial year 3 1: 19:15-18 · 4 p’sukim · 2: 19:19-22 · 4 p’sukim · 3: 19:23-32 · 10 p’sukim · 4: 19:33-37 · 5 p’sukim · 5: 20:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · 6: 20:8-22 · 15 p’sukim · 7: 20:23-27 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 20:25-27 · 3 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim: Amos 9:7-15 · 9 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah: Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Kedoshim picks up from the previous portion, Aharei Mot, in discussing various laws and ordinances. During non-leap years, these two are read together since the themes are similar and connected. Some of the parashat continues while much of it introduces us to new mitzvot, most of it relating to the Ten Commandments. While chapter 18 of Leviticus in the portion of Aharei Mot discusses forbidden relationships, Kedoshim discusses consequences, for example. We are also told and reminded of laws that are critical for society to function optimally. We are commanded to respect our parents. Our parents are crucial for our learning morality and functioning properly in society. We are given mitzvot how to behave in business. We are not to cheat others and withhold important information for making the business deal. All this comes to a head as we are told to love our fellow as ourselves. But once again, we are admonished not to gossip. Don’t join with others in the commission of false reporting. Don’t gossip. Like murder, this is an action that, for the most part, can’t be undone. When someone’s life is gone, it’s gone. When someone’s reputation is tarnished, it is near impossible to redeem their esteem; there will always be that doubt. Perhaps talebearing is subtle and less evident and obvious why Torah addresses it so often; murder is pretty obvious. In fact, during Yom Kippur, many of our repentances address this act more so than other acts. Think about it….

-Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Office Hours -This week's 10-Minute Torah -Adult Torah Study -This week's Shabbat services & replay of last week's services -Hebrew School -Miller Course -Rosh Hodesh Iyyar -Semiannual Congregation Meeting -Yom Hashoah -Holocaust March of Remembrance -Continuing Hebrew Reading Course: Prayers **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Yom HaShoah occurs on Thursday, Apr 28 Candle lighting: 7:15pm on Friday, Apr 29 Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Iyyar occurs on Saturday, Apr 30 This week's Torah portion is Parashat Achrei Mot Havdalah (50 min): 8:24pm on Saturday, Apr 30 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת פרשת אחרי מות April 29 - כ״ח ניסן Candle lighting 7:15 Shabbat ends 8:14 72 minutes 8:46 Office Hours this week: Monday April 25, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Thursday April 28, 2022 9:15am - 1:15pm Friday April 29, 2022 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Ma'ariv Shabbat Service @ 8:00pm) Monday May 2, 2022 1:15 pm - 7:30pm (Semiannual Congregation Meeting) Tuesday May 3, 2022 10:00am - 2:00pm (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week’s 10-Minute Torah (April 30, 2022): “Aharei Mot” 5782 https://youtu.be/TjeZxVp7bsU Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, April 25 at 7:30 pm PT (Same time!) Parashat Achrei Mot 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת אַחֲרֵי מוֹת 30 April 2022 / 29 Nisan 5782 (Diaspora) Parashat Achrei Mot is the 29th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 16:1-18:30 https://tikkun.io/#/r/3-16-1 Achrei Mot (“After The Death”) opens by describing the ritual service of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. It then details the prohibitions of offering sacrifices outside of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and of eating animal blood, and ends with a list of forbidden sexual relations. Triennial year 3 1: 17:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · 2: 17:8-12 · 5 p’sukim · 3: 17:13-16 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 18:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 5: 18:6-21 · 16 p’sukim · 6: 18:22-25 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 18:26-30 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 18:26-30 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim*: I Samuel 20:18-42 · 25 p’sukim *Shabbat Machar Chodesh Soncino Chumash: pp. 485 - 493 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 480 - 493) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 645 - 655 Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp. 636 - 655) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. Triennial Year 3 (Full Kriyah pp.) Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, May 5 Come join us for a lively discussion of various topics on Judaica. Topic to be Discussed and announced. Upcoming Services Join us the weekend as Santi is called up to the Torah for his Bar Mitzvah Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, April 22, 2022 @ 8:00 pm Shabbat Shachrit Service Saturday, April 23, 2022 @ 9:30 am (Note earlier time due to lengthier service) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5782 is Triennial Year 3 **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Schedule of services attached Replay of this past Pesach and Shabbat Services (April 22 & 23, 2022): 22 April 22 Pesach 7 Shacharit services D'var Torah @ 22 April 22 Pesach 8/Shabbat Ma'ariv Services Sermon @ 23 April 22 Pesach 8/Shabbat Shacharit services D'var Torah @ 1: Check back for links for this past Shabbat services. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Children's Reading Class Sunday, April 24, 2022 9:20 - 9:50 am PT First Session Sunday, April 24, 2022 10:00 - 10:40 am PT Second Session Sunday, April 24, 2022 10:50 - 11:30 am PT Hebrew school is in session at Temple Sholom of Ontario. We will hold classes virtually on Sundays starting at 10:00am PT. There will be two sessions, 40 minutes each, with a 10 minute break in between. **This is a work-in-progress based on the status of the pandemic and as currently planned. We will alter the format and schedule based on updated information. We have added a special Hebrew reading crash course for those students not adept in reading Hebrew. It will be from 9:20am to 9:50 am before the regular sessions. The first session will focus on Hebrew reading and prayers. We will read from the week's Torah portion using a Chumash and an online site. Besides the main prayers used in our services, we will also learn Torah and Haftarah blessings. The second session will be a general learning session of that weekly sedrah/portion. We will also discuss notable Jewish personalities, from celebrities to prophets and kings. There will also be special topics such as gossip and evolution. Please let us know if you'd like to join us and of course if you have any questions. RSVP for Zoom links. Temple Sholom of Ontario is proud to announce we are once again offering: Miller Course is preempted on Sunday, April 17, 2022 due to Passover observance. See you in services. Next session: Sunday, April 24, 2022 @ 11:45am PT Eleventh Module: Chapter 12 – Middle Ages Miller Intro to Judaism Program If you're thinking of converting to Judaism: Completion of the Intro Program fulfills the learning requirements for conversion of the Rabbinical Assembly of America. Once you finish the course requirements and secure a sponsoring rabbi, you are eligible to become officially part of the Jewish People. If you're already Jewish: Whether you were born Jewish but never quite learned what it’s all about, you’re back after a long hiatus, or you’re just looking for a deeper understanding of your heritage, most of us could use a bit of a refresher. Jews from all walks of life enroll in the program: from people who had a Jewish day school education to those whose strongest connection was the annual box of matza on the kitchen counter. More details to follow. Please let us know if you're interested. Application is attached below or reply with request for more information Rosh Chodesh Iyyar 2022 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ אִיָיר 5782 Start of month of Iyyar on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Iyyar for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Saturday, 30 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Monday, 2 May 2022. Start of month of Iyyar on the Hebrew calendar. אִיָיר (transliterated Iyyar or Iyar) is the 2nd month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to April or May on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon. Yom HaShoah 2022 / יוֹם הַשּׁוֹאָה 5782 Holocaust Memorial Day ✡️ Yom HaShoah for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 27 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 28 April 2022. Yom HaZikaron laShoah ve-laG’vurah (יום הזיכרון לשואה ולגבורה; "Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day"), known colloquially in Israel and abroad as Yom HaShoah (יום השואה) and in English as Holocaust Remembrance Day, or Holocaust Day, is observed as Israel’s day of commemoration for the approximately six million Jews and five million others who perished in the Holocaust as a result of the actions carried out by Nazi Germany and its accessories, and for the Jewish resistance in that period. In Israel, it is a national memorial day and public holiday. It was inaugurated on 1953, anchored by a law signed by the Prime Minister of Israel David Ben-Gurion and the President of Israel Yitzhak Ben-Zvi. It is held on the 27th of Nisan (April/May), unless the 27th would be adjacent to Shabbat, in which case the date is shifted by a day. Link to presentation for Yom HaShoa event this past Sunday, April 24 at Temple Beth Israel of Pomona: https://youtu.be/PRnd4LHeDg0 Rosh Chodesh Iyyar 2022 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ אִיָיר 5782 Start of month of Iyyar on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Iyyar for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Saturday, 30 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Monday, 2 May 2022. Start of month of Iyyar on the Hebrew calendar. אִיָיר (transliterated Iyyar or Iyar) is the 2nd month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to April or May on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon. Holocaust Memorial Day/March of Remembrance to commemorate those lost during the Holocaust. Open to the public and an amazing educational opportunity for those that wish to learn more about the Holocaust. The program concludes at 5:00 pm. Temple Sholom of Ontario Congregation Meeting Monday, May 2, 2022 @ 7:30pm PT Join us for our next bi-annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Monday, May 2nd at 7:30 PM in the sanctuary. Continuing Adult Hebrew Reading Course TBA - Probably End of June or July People have been asking for more practice in Hebrew Reading. We are planning a Hebrew reading course that will help you understand the prayers as well For this week's Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing, please advise any changes **If you have any changes to names on the list, please let us know so we can update. Thank you. (Names will no longer be published to respect people's privacy). *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com. You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.

https://youtu.be/TjeZxVp7bsU Parashat Achrei Mot 5782 / פָּרָשַׁת אַחֲרֵי מוֹת 30 April 2022 / 29 Nisan 5782 (Diaspora) Parashat Achrei Mot is the 29th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 16:1-18:30 https://tikkun.io/#/r/3-16-1 Achrei Mot (“After The Death”) opens by describing the ritual service of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. It then details the prohibitions of offering sacrifices outside of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and of eating animal blood, and ends with a list of forbidden sexual relations. Triennial year 3 1: 17:1-7 · 7 p’sukim · 2: 17:8-12 · 5 p’sukim · 3: 17:13-16 · 4 p’sukim · 4: 18:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 5: 18:6-21 · 16 p’sukim · 6: 18:22-25 · 4 p’sukim · 7: 18:26-30 · 5 p’sukim · maf: 18:26-30 · 5 p’sukim · Haftarah for Ashkenazim*: I Samuel 20:18-42 · 25 p’sukim *Shabbat Machar Chodesh Parashat Aharei Mot (or just Aharei in some Humashim) contains two portions that are read on Yom Kippur. During the morning Torah reading, we read Leviticus 16:1-34 which discusses the procedure by which the Cohen Gadol, High Priest, make expiation or repentance for the congregation of Israel. This is the obvious choice. The afternoon reading is from the same portion and is Leviticus Chapter 18, which discusses forbidden relationships. This choice may not seem as obvious. How is the chapter that admonishes Israel from engaging in relationships with specific relatives related to our most solemn Holy Day in which we seek contrition for our sins? First of all, let’s consider the times in which this was first presented. Paganism and idolatry was rampant and the ancient peoples engaged in all sorts of deviant sexual practices, among other things. They gave in to their temptations and in many cases reveled in it. Yom Kippur addresses this by having us practice restraint. The most evident example is abstaining from food and drink for twenty-six hours. But also, Hashem has given us a path to direct our urges to socially healthy means. This also reminds us that the family is the most basic unit of society. Without a positive family to instill proper morals and ethics, society falls down. We need to get along with each other and practice trust and respect so society can fulfill itself to the fullest. In that way, each of us has a better opportunity to fulfill ourselves and create a better world.

https://youtu.be/HGYJiW9QEjM Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 1 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם א׳ Monday, 18 April 2022 / 17 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:1-16; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 13:5-10 · 6 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 13:11-16 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 2 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ב׳ Tuesday, 19 April 2022 / 18 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 22:24-23:19; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 22:24-26 · 3 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 22:27-23:5 · 9 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 23:6-19 · 14 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 3 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ג׳ Wednesday, 20 April 2022 / 19 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 34:1-26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 34:1-10 · 10 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 34:11-17 · 7 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 34:18-26 · 9 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 4 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ד׳ Thursday, 21 April 2022 / 20 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Numbers 9:1-14, 28:19-25 1: Numbers 9:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 2: Numbers 9:6-8 · 3 p’sukim · 3: Numbers 9:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach VII / פֶּסַח ז׳ Friday, 22 April 2022 / 21 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:17-15:26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:17-22 · 6 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 14:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 14:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Exodus 14:15-25 · 11 p’sukim · 5: Exodus 14:26-15:26 · 32 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51 · 51 p’sukim For the seventh day of Passover, we have the ultimate event that defines the special festival: the Song of the Sea. Pharaoh again, unfortunately for the last time, hardens his heart after Moses leads the Israelites to freedom. It is interesting to note that Hashem had Moses lead them away from Egypt so that they would not have any regrets about leaving their captivity. At the same time, they are now with their backs against the Sea of Reeds as Pharaoh comes charging after them with his special forces chariots. But Hashem had a plan. He would be “glorified”, that is honored by showing the Egyptians, one last important time, that Hashem is the one true G-d. As the Israelites pass through in safety, the best of the Egyptian army is confounded in their attempt to catch them, and drown, both man and horse, in the sea as it closes up on them. Only Pharaoh survives, a broken man. We learn that those who put ego above humanity, their own glory above consideration of their fellow humans, are doomed. Pharaoh refuses to relent and treat people with respect. And for that, he paid with his kingdom.

-Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Office Hours -This week's 10-Minute Torah -Adult Torah Study -This week's Shabbat services & replay of last week's services -Hebrew School -Miller Course -Passover -Continuing Hebrew Reading Course: Prayers -Yom HaShoah Memorial -Yom Hashoah -Biennial Congregation Meeting **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Pesach II occurs on Sunday, Apr 17 Havdalah (50 min): 8:14pm on Sunday, Apr 17 Pesach III (CH''M) occurs on Monday, Apr 18 Pesach IV (CH''M) occurs on Tuesday, Apr 19 Pesach V (CH''M) occurs on Wednesday, Apr 20 Pesach VI (CH''M) occurs on Thursday, Apr 21 Candle lighting: 7:08pm on Thursday, Apr 21 Pesach VII occurs on Friday, Apr 22 Candle lighting: 7:09pm on Friday, Apr 22 Pesach VIII occurs on Saturday, Apr 23 Havdalah (50 min): 8:18pm on Saturday, Apr 23 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת April 22 - כ״א ניסן Candle lighting 7:09 Shabbat ends 8:08 72 minutes 8:41 Office Hours this week: Tuesday April 19, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Thursday April 21, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Friday April 22, 2022 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Ma'ariv Shabbat Service @ 8:00pm) Monday April 25, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (April 23, 2022): "Parashat Pesach 8/Shabbat, 5782" https://youtu.be/kGdbrnO5eyU Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, April 18 at 7:30 pm PT (Same time!) This upcoming week's Torah Readings: Pesach 2022 / פֶּסַח 5782 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5782 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Friday, 15 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 23 April 2022. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Pesach VII / פֶּסַח ז׳ Friday, 22 April 2022 / 21 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:17-15:26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:17-22 · 6 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 14:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 14:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Exodus 14:15-25 · 11 p’sukim · 5: Exodus 14:26-15:26 · 32 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51 · 51 p’sukim Pesach VIII (on Shabbat) / פֶּסַח ח׳ Saturday, 23 April 2022 / 22 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Deuteronomy 14:22-29 · 8 p’sukim · 2: Deuteronomy 15:1-18 · 18 p’sukim · 3: Deuteronomy 15:19-23 · 5 p’sukim · 4: Deuteronomy 16:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 5: Deuteronomy 16:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 6: Deuteronomy 16:9-12 · 4 p’sukim · 7: Deuteronomy 16:13-17 · 5 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 10:32-12:6 · 25 p’sukim Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, May 5 Come join us for a lively discussion of various topics on Judaica. Topic to be Discussed and announced. Upcoming Services Pesach 7 Shachrit Service Friday, April 22, 2022 @ 9:30 am Pesach/Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, April 22, 2022 @ 8:00 pm Shabbat/Pesach 8 Shachrit Service Saturday, April 23, 2022 @ 9:30 am (Note earlier time due to lengthier service) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5782 is Triennial Year 3 **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Schedule of services attached Replay of this past Shabbat Services (April 16 & 17, 2022): 16 April 22 Pesach I services https://youtu.be/oSuqZu5ak_A D'var Torah @ 58:30 17 April 22 Pesach II services https://youtu.be/lTdJtYHZ0MY D'var Torah @ 1:14:25 Links for past services are above link. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Hebrew School is preempted on Sunday, April 17, 2022 due to Passover observance. See you in services. Children's Reading Class Sunday, April 24, 2022 9:20 - 9:50 am PT First Session Sunday, April 24, 2022 10:00 - 10:40 am PT Second Session Sunday, April 24, 2022 10:50 - 11:30 am PT Hebrew school is in session at Temple Sholom of Ontario. We will hold classes virtually on Sundays starting at 10:00am PT. There will be two sessions, 40 minutes each, with a 10 minute break in between. **This is a work-in-progress based on the status of the pandemic and as currently planned. We will alter the format and schedule based on updated information. We have added a special Hebrew reading crash course for those students not adept in reading Hebrew. It will be from 9:20am to 9:50 am before the regular sessions. The first session will focus on Hebrew reading and prayers. We will read from the week's Torah portion using a Chumash and an online site. Besides the main prayers used in our services, we will also learn Torah and Haftarah blessings. The second session will be a general learning session of that weekly sedrah/portion. We will also discuss notable Jewish personalities, from celebrities to prophets and kings. There will also be special topics such as gossip and evolution. Please let us know if you'd like to join us and of course if you have any questions. RSVP for Zoom links. Temple Sholom of Ontario is proud to announce we are once again offering: Miller Course is preempted on Sunday, April 17, 2022 due to Passover observance. See you in services. Next session: Sunday, April 24, 2022 @ 11:45am PT Eleventh Module: Chapter 12 – Middle Ages Miller Intro to Judaism Program If you're thinking of converting to Judaism: Completion of the Intro Program fulfills the learning requirements for conversion of the Rabbinical Assembly of America. Once you finish the course requirements and secure a sponsoring rabbi, you are eligible to become officially part of the Jewish People. If you're already Jewish: Whether you were born Jewish but never quite learned what it’s all about, you’re back after a long hiatus, or you’re just looking for a deeper understanding of your heritage, most of us could use a bit of a refresher. Jews from all walks of life enroll in the program: from people who had a Jewish day school education to those whose strongest connection was the annual box of matza on the kitchen counter. More details to follow. Please let us know if you're interested. Application is attached below or reply with request for more information Pesach 2022 / פֶּסַח 5782 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5782 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Friday, 15 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 23 April 2022. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Upcoming Passover Information Yom HaShoah Memorial Sunday, April 24⋅4:00 – 5:00pm Temple Beth Israel 3033 N Towne Ave, Pomona, CA 91767, USA More details to come Yom HaShoah 2022 / יוֹם הַשּׁוֹאָה 5782 Holocaust Memorial Day ✡️ Yom HaShoah for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 27 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 28 April 2022. Yom HaZikaron laShoah ve-laG’vurah (יום הזיכרון לשואה ולגבורה; "Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day"), known colloquially in Israel and abroad as Yom HaShoah (יום השואה) and in English as Holocaust Remembrance Day, or Holocaust Day, is observed as Israel’s day of commemoration for the approximately six million Jews and five million others who perished in the Holocaust as a result of the actions carried out by Nazi Germany and its accessories, and for the Jewish resistance in that period. In Israel, it is a national memorial day and public holiday. It was inaugurated on 1953, anchored by a law signed by the Prime Minister of Israel David Ben-Gurion and the President of Israel Yitzhak Ben-Zvi. It is held on the 27th of Nisan (April/May), unless the 27th would be adjacent to Shabbat, in which case the date is shifted by a day. Temple Sholom of Ontario Congregation Meeting Monday, May 2, 2022 @ 7:30pm PT Join us for our next bi-annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Monday, May 2nd at 7:30 PM in the sanctuary. Continuing Adult Hebrew Reading Course TBA - Probably End of June or July People have been asking for more practice in Hebrew Reading. We are planning a Hebrew reading course that will help you understand the prayers as well For this week's Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing, please advise any changes **If you have any changes to names on the list, please let us know so we can update. Thank you. (Names will no longer be published to respect people's privacy). *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com. You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.

-Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Office Hours -This week's 10-Minute Torah -Adult Torah Study -This week's Shabbat services & replay of last week's services -Hebrew School -Miller Course -Passover -Continuing Hebrew Reading Course: Prayers -Yom HaShoah Memorial -Yom Hashoah **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA Yom HaAliyah occurs on Monday, Apr 11 Fast begins: 5:02am on Friday, Apr 15 Ta'anit Bechorot occurs on Friday, Apr 15 Erev Pesach occurs on Friday, Apr 15 Candle lighting: 7:04pm on Friday, Apr 15 Pesach I occurs on Saturday, Apr 16 Candle lighting: 8:13pm on Saturday, Apr 16 Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times שבת April 15 - י״ד ניסן Candle lighting 7:04 Shabbat ends 8:02 72 minutes 8:36 Office Hours this week: Monday April 11, 2022 1:30 pm - 6:45 pm (Invocation @ Upland City Council) Tuesday April 12, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Monday April 18, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Tuesday April 19, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Friday April 22, 2022 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Shabbat Ma'ariv Service @ 8:00pm PT) Monday April 25, 2022 9:15 am - 1:15 pm (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) This week's 10-Minute Torah (April 16 - 22, 2022): "Parashat Pesach 1 & 2, 5782" https://youtu.be/kGdbrnO5eyU Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Monday, April 18 at 7:30 pm PT (Same time!) Torah Study is pre-empted this week so we can all prepare for Pesach. See you next week. This upcoming week's Torah Readings: Pesach 1 2022 / פֶּסַח 5782 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5782 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Friday, 15 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 23 April 2022. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Pesach I (on Shabbat) / פֶּסַח יוֹם א׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 16 April 2022 / 15 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 12:21-51; Numbers 28:16-25 1: Exodus 12:21-24 · 4 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 12:25-28 · 4 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 12:29-32 · 4 p’sukim · 4: Exodus 12:33-36 · 4 p’sukim · 5: Exodus 12:37-42 · 6 p’sukim · 6: Exodus 12:43-47 · 5 p’sukim · 7: Exodus 12:48-51 · 4 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim · Haftarah: Joshua 5:2-6:1 · 15 p’sukim Pesach II / פֶּסַח ב׳ Sunday, 17 April 2022 / 16 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 28:16-25 1: Leviticus 22:26-23:3 · 11 p’sukim · 2: Leviticus 23:4-14 · 11 p’sukim · 3: Leviticus 23:15-22 · 8 p’sukim · 4: Leviticus 23:23-32 · 10 p’sukim · 5: Leviticus 23:33-44 · 12 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim · Haftarah: II Kings 23:1-9, 23:21-25 · 14 p’sukim Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 1 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם א׳ Monday, 18 April 2022 / 17 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:1-16; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 13:5-10 · 6 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 13:11-16 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 2 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ב׳ Tuesday, 19 April 2022 / 18 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 22:24-23:19; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 22:24-26 · 3 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 22:27-23:5 · 9 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 23:6-19 · 14 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 3 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ג׳ Wednesday, 20 April 2022 / 19 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 34:1-26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 34:1-10 · 10 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 34:11-17 · 7 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 34:18-26 · 9 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 4 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ד׳ Thursday, 21 April 2022 / 20 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Numbers 9:1-14, 28:19-25 1: Numbers 9:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 2: Numbers 9:6-8 · 3 p’sukim · 3: Numbers 9:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach VII / פֶּסַח ז׳ Friday, 22 April 2022 / 21 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:17-15:26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:17-22 · 6 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 14:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 14:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Exodus 14:15-25 · 11 p’sukim · 5: Exodus 14:26-15:26 · 32 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51 · 51 p’sukim Judaic Studies Next session: Thursday, May 5 Come join us for a lively discussion of various topics on Judaica. Topic to be Discussed and announced. Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, April 15, 2022 (No services due to 1st Night Pesach Individual Family Seders) Shabbat/Pesach 1 Shachrit Service Saturday, April 16, 2022 @ 9:30 am (Note earlier time due to more lengthy service) 2nd Night Community Seder Saturday, April 16, 2022 @ 7:00 pm Pesach 2 Shachrit Service Sunday, April 16, 2022 @ 9:30 am (Note earlier time due to more lengthy service) *Note that we are now doing the Triennial reading for our Shabbat Torah services. 5782 is Triennial Year 3 **We are holding live Shabbat services back in the synagogue, pandemic protocols per state mandates apply. We will still continue to broadcast on Zoom and Facebook for those unable to come to the sanctuary. Please call the office for more information if you'd like to attend. Schedule of services attached Replay of this past Shabbat Services (April 8 & 9, 2022): 8 April 22 Erev Shabbat services https://youtu.be/4SH-XNohbPM Sermon @ 45:20 9 April 22 Shabbat Shacharit https://youtu.be/fAWUu9fe8KU D'var Torah @ 1:04:55 https://www.facebook.com/TempleSholomofOntario/videos/1074385353143159 Links for past services are above link. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario Hebrew School is preempted on Sunday, April 17, 2022 due to Passover observance. See you in services. Children's Reading Class Sunday, April 24, 2022 9:20 - 9:50 am PT First Session Sunday, April 24, 2022 10:00 - 10:40 am PT Second Session Sunday, April 24, 2022 10:50 - 11:30 am PT Hebrew school is in session at Temple Sholom of Ontario. We will hold classes virtually on Sundays starting at 10:00am PT. There will be two sessions, 40 minutes each, with a 10 minute break in between. **This is a work-in-progress based on the status of the pandemic and as currently planned. We will alter the format and schedule based on updated information. We have added a special Hebrew reading crash course for those students not adept in reading Hebrew. It will be from 9:20am to 9:50 am before the regular sessions. The first session will focus on Hebrew reading and prayers. We will read from the week's Torah portion using a Chumash and an online site. Besides the main prayers used in our services, we will also learn Torah and Haftarah blessings. The second session will be a general learning session of that weekly sedrah/portion. We will also discuss notable Jewish personalities, from celebrities to prophets and kings. There will also be special topics such as gossip and evolution. Please let us know if you'd like to join us and of course if you have any questions. RSVP for Zoom links. Temple Sholom of Ontario is proud to announce we are once again offering: Miller Course is preempted on Sunday, April 17, 2022 due to Passover observance. See you in services. Next session: Sunday, April 24, 2022 @ 11:45am PT Eleventh Module: Chapter 12 – Middle Ages Miller Intro to Judaism Program If you're thinking of converting to Judaism: Completion of the Intro Program fulfills the learning requirements for conversion of the Rabbinical Assembly of America. Once you finish the course requirements and secure a sponsoring rabbi, you are eligible to become officially part of the Jewish People. If you're already Jewish: Whether you were born Jewish but never quite learned what it’s all about, you’re back after a long hiatus, or you’re just looking for a deeper understanding of your heritage, most of us could use a bit of a refresher. Jews from all walks of life enroll in the program: from people who had a Jewish day school education to those whose strongest connection was the annual box of matza on the kitchen counter. More details to follow. Please let us know if you're interested. Application is attached below or reply with request for more information Pesach 2022 / פֶּסַח 5782 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5782 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Friday, 15 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 23 April 2022. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Upcoming Passover Information Yom HaShoah Memorial Sunday, April 24⋅4:00 – 5:00pm Temple Beth Israel 3033 N Towne Ave, Pomona, CA 91767, USA More details to come Yom HaShoah 2022 / יוֹם הַשּׁוֹאָה 5782 Holocaust Memorial Day ✡️ Yom HaShoah for Hebrew Year 5782 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 27 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Thursday, 28 April 2022. Yom HaZikaron laShoah ve-laG’vurah (יום הזיכרון לשואה ולגבורה; "Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day"), known colloquially in Israel and abroad as Yom HaShoah (יום השואה) and in English as Holocaust Remembrance Day, or Holocaust Day, is observed as Israel’s day of commemoration for the approximately six million Jews and five million others who perished in the Holocaust as a result of the actions carried out by Nazi Germany and its accessories, and for the Jewish resistance in that period. In Israel, it is a national memorial day and public holiday. It was inaugurated on 1953, anchored by a law signed by the Prime Minister of Israel David Ben-Gurion and the President of Israel Yitzhak Ben-Zvi. It is held on the 27th of Nisan (April/May), unless the 27th would be adjacent to Shabbat, in which case the date is shifted by a day. Continuing Adult Hebrew Reading Course TBA - Probably End of June or July People have been asking for more practice in Hebrew Reading. We are planning a Hebrew reading course that will help you understand the prayers as well For this week's Mi Sheberach מי שברך list for those in need of healing, please advise any changes **If you have any changes to names on the list, please let us know so we can update. Thank you. (Names will no longer be published to respect people's privacy). *The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com. You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.

https://youtu.be/TrRTwyIjdPQ Pesach VIII (on Shabbat) / פֶּסַח ח׳ Saturday, 23 April 2022 / 22 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Deuteronomy 14:22-29 · 8 p’sukim · 2: Deuteronomy 15:1-18 · 18 p’sukim · 3: Deuteronomy 15:19-23 · 5 p’sukim · 4: Deuteronomy 16:1-3 · 3 p’sukim · 5: Deuteronomy 16:4-8 · 5 p’sukim · 6: Deuteronomy 16:9-12 · 4 p’sukim · 7: Deuteronomy 16:13-17 · 5 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Haftarah: Isaiah 10:32-12:6 · 25 p’sukim The portion for the last day of Passover also occurs on Shabbat. The last five aliyot are the same for when Pesach 8 is not on Shabbat and discusses the Sh’mittah Year (seventh year) in which slaves go free and debts are forgiven. It also discusses the three pilgrimage festivals (Passover, Shavuot and Succot/Shemini Atzeret). The first two aliyot for Passover 8/Shabbat discusses the tithes that go to the poor and the Levites, who have no possession of land. We are to take our tithes and go to “a place that I (Hashem) will designate”. This would become he Temple in Jerusalem. When it is a long journey, we can sell our cattle and grain for coins. We can then take that money and once there spend it on anything our heart desires, food or drink. Once again, the theme is first born. We, the first born, were spared when the Destroyer wreaked havoc on the Egyptians, and this is yet another way to remember and respect that. We are also commanded to be generous when releasing a Hebrew slave. This theme is connected to the Israelites leaving Egypt with gift from the Egyptians for having served as slaves for over one hundred years.

https://youtu.be/kGdbrnO5eyU Pesach 1 2022 / פֶּסַח 5782 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5782 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Friday, 15 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 23 April 2022. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Pesach I (on Shabbat) / פֶּסַח יוֹם א׳ (בְּשַׁבָּת) Saturday, 16 April 2022 / 15 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 12:21-51; Numbers 28:16-25 1: Exodus 12:21-24 · 4 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 12:25-28 · 4 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 12:29-32 · 4 p’sukim · 4: Exodus 12:33-36 · 4 p’sukim · 5: Exodus 12:37-42 · 6 p’sukim · 6: Exodus 12:43-47 · 5 p’sukim · 7: Exodus 12:48-51 · 4 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim · Haftarah: Joshua 5:2-6:1 · 15 p’sukim This first day of Passover, which this year (5782) coincides with Shabbat, continues from the reading of Shabbat Hachodesh. Now that the Israelites have observed the first Passover, in a sense, the first Seder (Ex 12: 1 – 20), events climax. Our special portion describes how now Israel needs to prepare for the Destroyer (G-d’s agent) to take retribution on Egypt by killing the first born. They are now to take hyssop and dab blood on the lintels of their doorposts to escape that action. And this, of course, is the precursor of the Shema telling us to bind it as a sign on our doorposts for generations to come. Pesach 2 2022 / פֶּסַח 5782 Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread 🫓🍷 Pesach for Hebrew Year 5782 begins in the Diaspora at sundown on Friday, 15 April 2022 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 23 April 2022. Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach) commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the month of Nisan in the Jewish calendar, which is in spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and is celebrated for seven or eight days. It is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Pesach II / פֶּסַח ב׳ Sunday, 17 April 2022 / 16 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 28:16-25 1: Leviticus 22:26-23:3 · 11 p’sukim · 2: Leviticus 23:4-14 · 11 p’sukim · 3: Leviticus 23:15-22 · 8 p’sukim · 4: Leviticus 23:23-32 · 10 p’sukim · 5: Leviticus 23:33-44 · 12 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:16-25 · 10 p’sukim · Haftarah: II Kings 23:1-9, 23:21-25 · 14 p’sukim The parashat for the second day of Passover starts off with the command to consecrate the first-born of cattle and the first fruits. This is very fitting since the first born Israel were spared from the Destroyer. The portion then goes on to enumerate the various holidays and festivals that populate the Jewish year. It, of course, starts with Passover with is described as beginning the year with the month of Abib which means “spring”. The month we now call Nissan is actually the secular new year, contrasted with Rosh Hashanah, which is the spiritual new year and when the Hebrew year advances. Rosh Hashanah is called Yom T’ruah the day of the sounding of the shofar. Each of the holidays are then discussed. Intermediate Days חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 1 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם א׳ Monday, 18 April 2022 / 17 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:1-16; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:1-4 · 4 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 13:5-10 · 6 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 13:11-16 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 2 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ב׳ Tuesday, 19 April 2022 / 18 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 22:24-23:19; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 22:24-26 · 3 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 22:27-23:5 · 9 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 23:6-19 · 14 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 3 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ג׳ Wednesday, 20 April 2022 / 19 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 34:1-26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 34:1-10 · 10 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 34:11-17 · 7 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 34:18-26 · 9 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach Chol ha-Moed Day 4 / פֶּסַח חוֹל הַמּוֹעֵד יוֹם ד׳ Thursday, 21 April 2022 / 20 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Numbers 9:1-14, 28:19-25 1: Numbers 9:1-5 · 5 p’sukim · 2: Numbers 9:6-8 · 3 p’sukim · 3: Numbers 9:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Pesach VII / פֶּסַח ז׳ Friday, 22 April 2022 / 21 Nisan 5782 Torah Portion: Exodus 13:17-15:26; Numbers 28:19-25 1: Exodus 13:17-22 · 6 p’sukim · 2: Exodus 14:1-8 · 8 p’sukim · 3: Exodus 14:9-14 · 6 p’sukim · 4: Exodus 14:15-25 · 11 p’sukim · 5: Exodus 14:26-15:26 · 32 p’sukim · maf: Numbers 28:19-25 · 7 p’sukim · Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51 · 51 p’sukim